Austin, Texas has some incredible restaurants and it is not just barbecue, although that is awesome. In fact, let us start with that stereotypical cuisine. Out in the middle of nowhere in the southern most part is a little shack. And this shack has attracted Presidents and country folk alike. The Salt Lick has some of the best barbecue that you will ever try. The meat is slow cooked all day long in a mustard based sauce and the sides like hearty potatoes and sweet corn are served in heaping portions. You sit at their picnic type tables and eat until your sides split and still most are tempted to buy some of their sauce to take home with them.

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On the flip side, they also have an absolutely fabulous sushi restaurant run by a former Iron Chef contestant. Uchi has sushi and sashimi combinations that you have never dreamed of before. I went with friends and I normally hate eel but they persuaded me to try it here and oh my goodness it was so good that I ordered an extra helping. We are talking about sashimi with vanilla sauce and other unusual combinations. It is a bit pricey and you should definitely call ahead for reservations but it is so worth it.

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Head all the way north into the Texas hill country and you will find a charming little cottage. It looks like it was picked up and placed there directly from Ireland. And inside you will find the family that runs it. They are warm and friendly. Do not mistake this for pub fare there. At Emeralds, you will find chateau briand, duck in a cherry sauce, and delicious home made soda bread with hand churned butters in various flavors.

If you are simply in the mood for something cool and refreshing, stop in for Amy's ice cream. Just be sure to bring your id because many of the flavors contain alcohol. This place is so popular that you may have to stand in line for your scoop.

And for yummy desserts stop by Chez Zee. The cakes are all home made and very rich and delicious. The portions are rather large as well so you may want to bring some friends to help you enjoy them. Their carrot cake is infamous, as is their challah bread creme brulee french toast.

As you can see, Austin has a very diverse blend of restaurants to try. These are just a few of the amazing places that we love to eat when we visit.

Where to Eat in Austin Texas

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